Who is leftist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Sri Lanka's newly elected president

Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, a self-declared Marxist and leader of Sri Lanka's People's Liberation Front (JVP), has been elected as the country's president following a historic run-off election. His victory marks a shift in Sri Lankan politics, away from the traditional elite. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Dissanayaka and emphasized the importance of Sri Lanka in Indias regional strategy. The new president faces the challenge of rebuilding Sri Lankas economy after its 2022 crisis while navigating complex geopolitical relationships.